My diabetes sometimes goes too low or too high, and every one to two months, I get stomach upset with loose motions and lower abdominal pain. Could this be related to my diabetes or something else?

Fluctuations in blood sugar levels can happen in diabetes, but repeated episodes of very high or low readings usually suggest that your treatment or diet may need adjustment. The episodes of stomach upset with loose motions and lower abdominal pain are not a typical direct symptom of diabetes and may be due to infections, food intolerance, or sometimes side effects of medications such as metformin. Some people with diabetes can also have gut-related problems, but this needs proper assessment to confirm. It is important to keep a record of your blood sugar levels and gastrointestinal symptoms and discuss them with your doctor for proper evaluation and adjustment of treatment.

I am experiencing frequent urination every 30 minutes and occasional finger locking. Could these be early signs of diabetes, and what medication should I take?

Yes, frequent urination and finger locking (often called trigger finger) can indeed be early signs of diabetes. High blood sugar causes your body to flush out excess glucose through urine, while diabetes-related tissue changes can lead to tendon inflammation in your fingers. However, you should not start any medication without a formal diagnosis. I strongly advise visiting a healthcare provider to get your blood sugar levels checked using a fasting blood glucose or HbA1c test. Appropriate treatment can only be safely prescribed once your doctor confirms the underlying cause.